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Grass 2026: a new event from the Irish Farmers Journal

Grass 2026 is a national demonstration event with thousands of farmers, contractors and machinery enthusiasts expected to attend.

VIEWPOINTS 11 February 2026

Grass 2026: a new event from the Irish Farmers Journal

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Claas develop Nutrimeter NIR for analysis and yield mapping on Lexion combine

Claas develop Nutrimeter NIR for analysis and yield mapping on Lexion combine

NEWS 27 December 2025

Reworked Jaguar aims to set new standards

Reworked Jaguar aims to set new standards

FARM MACHINERY 24 December 2025

FJDynamics expands into Irish market with auto-steering systems

FJDynamics expands into Irish market with auto-steering systems

FJDynamics expands into Irish market with auto-steering systems

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 19 December 2025

John Deere revamps forager lineup to peak at 1,020hp

John Deere revamps forager lineup to peak at 1,020hp

John Deere revamps forager lineup to peak at 1,020hp

FARM MACHINERY 17 December 2025

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First Sennebogen machine in Ireland exceeding expectations

First Sennebogen machine in Ireland exceeding expectations

Back in 2023, Cork-based business Noel Kelleher Tree Care Ltd was the first in Ireland to buy a new German-built Sennebogen Tree Care handler, Peter Thomas Keaveney finds out how it has performed.

FARM MACHINERY 17 September 2025

‘Irish contractors needed more time before overseas contractors were brought in’

‘Irish contractors needed more time before overseas contractors were brought in’

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with forestry contractor Des Langan, as he was tackling windblown forests. He spoke about the current state of the sector and his new Komatsu 931xc harvester.

FARM MACHINERY 17 September 2025

Watch: this week in pictures as farmers focus on soil health, maize and sheep

Watch: this week in pictures as farmers focus on soil health, maize and sheep

Our top farming pictures of the week include maize harvesting, soil health checks, a Teagasc sheep walk and family life on the farm.

NEWS 17 September 2025

Forestry owners struggle to move timber

Forestry owners struggle to move timber

Disposal of sawdust and woodchip is proving a major stumbling block to the harvesting of windblown timber.

NEWS 17 September 2025

Watch: this week in farming as cattle, slurry, hoof care and spuds take focus

Watch: this week in farming as cattle, slurry, hoof care and spuds take focus

Our top farming photos from the past week include young Aaron with his pedigree Shorthorns, slurry spreading, the AHI Hoof HealthCheck launch and potato harvesting.

NEWS 17 September 2025

Editorial: positive Ploughing despite tillage pain

Editorial: positive Ploughing despite tillage pain

In 2024, almost 50% of tillage farmers made a loss. At current prices, 2025 won’t be any better.

VIEWPOINTS 17 September 2025

Home Farm: the best laid plans

Home Farm: the best laid plans

There was no point in causing really expensive damage to the combine so we stopped.

VIEWPOINTS 17 September 2025

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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